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Theodore Roosevelt asks Luke E. Wright to write frankly about W. Morgan Shuster. Roosevelt believes Wright’s knowledge will help The Outlook, which will help people make up their minds about the matter involving Shuster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing regarding his book on Robert Browning and recent article published in Harper’s Weekly. Lounsbury believes the fervor around Browning has died out, but enjoyed a review in the North American which called Lounsbury “the apostle of lawlessness” in language. Lounsbury does not believe composition should be abolished in colleges, but does think forcing students who do not gain from it is a waste of time for the student and instructor. Lounsbury is pleasantly surprised by the letters he has received sympathizing with his opinion in his published article, something he has not experienced before.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Hugo Münsterberg thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter concerning hunting, which he is sending on to Alfred Walter Heymel. Münsterberg states the prophecies he published in German newspapers last year are now coming true: Americans are realizing they want more of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
President Roosevelt is pleased with Governor Charles Evans Hughes’s actions and believes they will have a positive impact on the conservation of New York’s natural resources, as well as on public opinion on the matter. The success of the movement, Roosevelt says, depends on stirring up public interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-04
George N. Wise has written an enclosed article on the Republican situation in the South and he hopes Theodore Roosevelt will indorse the article so that it can be published and aid in the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Franklin P. Davis encloses an article that he hopes Theodore Roosevelt will publish in The Outlook or provide criticism on. Davis recently read about a speech by President William H. Taft on socialism and does not know much about the topic, but firmly believes the concepts of home, God, Sabbath, and Church are important.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
Gilson Gardner praises Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article. He has been collecting public opinion, and most farmers are against President William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-08
Roeliff Brinkerhoff expresses admiration for how Theodore Roosevelt handled the Panama Canal incident and tells Roosevelt not to worry about other people’s opinions.
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1911-10-06
George E. Talmadge wrote to Senator Elihu Root to say that the avalanche of letters he will doubtless receive do not represent everyone in New York and there are some constituents still willing to trust Root’s judgement. Root encloses a copy of the letter and a circular to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-30
James H. Seamans expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he admires and trusts him, criticizes President William H. Taft for betraying Roosevelt’s values, and urges Roosevelt to run for president again to lead the nation with progressive ideals.
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1911-09-14
Frederic J. Paxon sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter regarding a sermon by Dr. John E. White that misrepresents Roosevelt’s stance on the Anglo-American Peace Treaty. Paxon expresses concern over the misunderstanding, affirms Roosevelt’s consistent support for “peace with honor,” and requests a clarifying letter to share with Dr. White and potentially publish.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Samuel W. Church expresses his support for Paul V. Collins to run for Congress, emphasizing the need for a representative who will advocate for farmers. He criticizes past politicians and assures Collins that the farming community will support his candidacy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Edwin Lefevre informs Ambassador to Germany Tower that he plans to write an appreciation of German Emperor William II as a companion study to one about President Roosevelt that will be released soon. He is visiting Germany in the hopes of speaking with William II in order to gain a personal impression of him. Lefevre compares his study to H. G. Wells’s study of Roosevelt, which brought him great admiration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-07
W. Sloan Simpson considers his recent trip to Cuba to be “very unsuccessful” on account of the inefficiency of the leaders of the Department of the Treasury. He talked to many Americans, Britons, Canadians, and Cubans to try to understand the opinions of the people there, should President Roosevelt be interested. Simpson will be in Washington, D.C., soon and hopes to go riding with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-17
Representative Longworth has received President Roosevelt’s letter and will give a full reply in a few days. His current impression is that Ohio Republicans are almost universally anti-Foraker and pro-Taft.
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1907-04-13
Vice President Fairbanks comments to President Roosevelt on the racket currently happening in newspapers, and writes about the present commercial conditions. Fairbanks says that conditions are good, and that he believes that the public is satisfied with the Roosevelt administration, and that even though there may be some vocal critics, people have work and wages, and the population in general is doing well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-08
Nicholas Murray Butler tries to convince President Roosevelt to come to New York to speak at the upcoming National Arbitration and Peace Conference, not only to support the issues at the conference, but also to help with the “general public situation,” likely referring to a series of recent conflicts, including the dispute between Roosevelt and railroad executive Edward Henry Harriman, and recent reports that Secretary of State Elihu Root is considering resigning on account of disagreements with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-08
Judge Elbert H. Gary, a constituent, approves of President Roosevelt’s policies, especially the Square Deal, and has spoken to others who agree. Gary has personally benefited from the policies.
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1907-03-15
James Sullivan Clarkson informs William Loeb that his nephew, recently returned from the West, has informed him that the entire country is behind President Roosevelt for a third term and that “if the Republicans do not nominate him, the Democrats will.” Clarkson assures Loeb that the people he talks to also convey the same message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-03
Railroad executive William C. Brown encloses to William Loeb letters relating to the public’s attitude towards railroad companies, and the need for railroad companies, after a period of public condemnation, to have peace and encouragement. Brown cares deeply about President Roosevelt’s good opinion of him, and wanted to be sure that Roosevelt had the full context of the communications between Brown and the press on this topic. As such, he encloses the complete letter he wrote on the subject, an editorial from the Wall Street Journal, and an exchange between himself and the editor of the Wall Street Journal, Sereno Stransbury Pratt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-03